Little League Baseball 2013-04-09

The Rockies and Red Sox faced off in the 2nd Major game of the season.

The Rockies led at first, then a big inning by the Red Sox put them ahead, but the Rockies came back to win the game.


Photos are posted HERE.


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Baseball 2013-04-09 JV vs Stanwood

Tuesday afternoon the JV baseball team hosted Stanwood in the first of their 3-game series and came away winners.

The Spartans got on the board first, scoring 2 runs in the first two innings, but the Wildcat bats got hot and the defense firmed up in the later innings as the 'Cats went on to win 5-2.

At the same time, the varsity squad was at Stanwood, and won by the same scored.

Photos from the JV game are posted HERE.

The varsity team plays Stanwood at home today, April 10th, and the JV plays again at home on Friday the 12th.

Girls Tennis - Week ending 4-12

Tuesday afternoon both the JV and Varsity girls tennis team hosted the Mountlake Terrace Hawks at the OHHS tennis courts.

Oak Harbor played minus some key players, including the #1 and #2 singles players, and partly as a result of that, the Hawks left the island winning all the matches in straight sets and taking the day 7-0.

Zena Husler at 4th singles played a very tough first set before falling 7-5, the 1st doubles team of Chelsea Admire and Jamie Estrella lost their first set 6-3 and fought hard in the second, but lost 7-5.

After losing their first set 6-0, the 2nd doubles team of Dallas Breilein and McKinley Kellogg bounced back in the second set and took their opponents into 3 tiebreakers before falling 7-6(3).

Photos are posted here, of all the singles players and 1st and 2nd doubles.

The JV girls took the court after the varsity team and exacted some revenge, hitting the visitors with a 6-1 loss.   AnnaBelle Whitefoot stomped her opponent 6-1, 6-1.  2nd singles Jessica Ganswig was almost as dominant, winning 6-1, 6-2 as was Megan Mitchell at 4th singles, 6-0, 6-1.  In doubles it was an OH sweep.  1st Doubles  Ria Bains & Ellysa Bonganay won 7-5, 2-6, 10-8, 2nd Doubles Irysh Concepeion & Patrice Woodworth won 6-4, 6-2 and 3rd Doubles Ajoney Smalls & Hanna Keyes won 6-0, 6-1

Thursday the varsity traveled to Meadowdale while the JV team hosted the Mavericks.

In varsity, it was close, but Meadowdale grabbed a 4-3 win.  OH winners were Brittany Rigby at 4th singles (6-3, 6-2), Chelsea Admire and Jamie Estrella at 1st doubles (6-4, 3-6, 6-0), and Cat Amsler and Hannah Gluth at 3rd doubles (6-3, 2-6, 10-4) .  The JV match at home was also close, but OH came out on top 4-3.  OH winners were Whitefoot (6-2, 6-0, Mitchell 6-1, 6-3 and Erina Horikawa (7-5, 6-3) in singles, and it doubles it was Bains and Bonganay winning 6-4, 6-3 to win the match.



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Little League Baseball 2013-04-08

On a nearly perfect day for baseball, the North Whidbey Little League kicked off the 2013 season with a set of games at the City Beach fields.


We were able to get over to the Major game - the Angels vs the Dodgers.

Saturday at 9am at City Beach field "A", the official start of the season will take place with the ceremonial 'first pitch' at 9:30am sharp.  It's quite the spectacle, so if you can come down, it's worth it.

Photos from the Angel-Dodgers game are posted HERE.


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Baseball 2013-04-05 Varsity vs Getchell

Friday afternoon the rain stopped long enough for the Wildcats to get in a complete game against the Marysville Getchell Chargers.  The Wildcats split the first two games, one each at home and away, and wrapped up the 3-game series at OHHS.

Getchell struck first, getting two runs, but OH came back to score 8 runs to win the game 8-3 and win the series 2-1.

Photos are posted HERE.


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Boys Soccer 2013-04-03 vs Glacier Peak

On Wednesday, the Wildcats hosted league-leading Glacier Peak to Wildcat Memorial Stadium.

In the JV game, the Grizzlies demonstrated their skill and experience by defeating the 'Cats 4-0.

The varsity game was an entirely different critter.

GP surprised the Wildcats by scoring a quick goal in the first minute of play, but 6 minutes later Gavin Stewart tied the game on a penalty kick and the half ended in a 1-1 tie.

Early in the second half, after an OH throw-in, Caley Powers took a shot from about 15 yards out that bounced off the crossbar of the goal, but Matt Jensen was in the right position - centered, about 5 yards out - and whacked the ball over the head of the GP keeper to put OH up 2-1.

Glacier Peak tied the game with about 12 minutes left, then, very late in the game, a Wildcat player was called for a hand ball inside the keeper's box, setting up an Glacier Peak penalty kick.  The kick went in and the 'Cats just didn't have enough time to get another goal to force OT and lost 3-2.

The next home game for the boys isn't until Tuesday the 23rd when the host the Everett Seagulls.

A short video clip of Jensen's goal is posted HERE.

JV and Varsity photos are posted HERE.

Softball 2013-04-01 vs Stanwood

It was an up and down day for both the JV and Varsity squads as they took on the visiting Stanwood Spartans Monday afternoon.

Over at Hillcrest Elementary, the JV team gave up 3 runs in the top of the 1st inning, but the JV gals roared back by batting around the order in the bottom of the inning, scoring 6 runs before the inning was called due to the 5-run rule.  By the 4th inning the 'Cats had increased their lead to 11-4 and went on to win 16-6 in 5 innings.

Over on the new varsity field at the high school, the Varsity squad led 3-0 going into the final innings, but in the top of the 7th, Stanwood got 4 runs across the plate to take a 4-3 lead.  Oak Harbor was able to score in the bottom of the 7th to force extra innings.  In the top of the 8th, Stanwood scored another 3, but this time the 'Cats came up short and lost the game 7-4.

Photos from the game are posted HERE.


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Track - Wildcats in the top 10

After the first few meets, several Wildcats are in the top 10 statewide in the 3A classification.

For the girls, Jessica Hollins has the 7th best time in the state in the 100m dash and is the best sophomore.  In all classifications, she is the 4th best sophomore and is 25th overall.

Christina Wicker is 5th in 3A in the 1600m run and is 18th across all classifications.

Ciera Wiser is 4th in Javelin in 3A and 21st overall.

Claire Anderson is tied as the 3rd best high jumper in 3A and has the highest jump of any freshman in 3A.  Overall classifications, she is tied with 13 others at 5-2.  The highest jump in the state so far this year is 5-6.5


For the boys, Jeremy Foster is sitting in 7th in the shot put at 49-7

Chris Hailer cleared 6-6 in the high jump and is tied for the 2nd best jump in 3A this year.  The best jump in the state this year is 6-9 and only one person has cleared that height so far.

Chris also holds the 9th best mark in 3A for the long jump.


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Track 2013-03-28 at Maryville-Pilchuck

Thursday afternoon the Wildcat track team traveled to Marysville to take on the Pilchuck Tomahawks and Mountlake Terrace Hawks.

So far this season, the Wildcats have gotten used to getting a lot of event wins, but that didn't happen on Thursday.

The boys team captured a total of 8 events and the girls just 4.

For the boys:
Carlton Johnson - 400m dash
Clayton Richardson - 800 and 1600m run
Patrick Mayer - 100 and 300m hurdles
Jeremy Foster - Shot put
Chris Hailer - High jump and Long jump

Girls:
Christina Wicker - 800 and 1600m run
Alex Laiblin - 3200m run
Taylor Deconzo - Javelin

While there weren't a lot of wins, a plethora of 2nd and 3rd place finishes added points to the Wildcat scores.

Earning 2nd or 3rd place finishes were:

Boys:
Johnson - 2nd 100m dash
Robert Miller-Hubbel - 2nd 200m dash
John Rodeheffer - 3rd 1600m run, 2nd 3200m run
4x100m relay - 2nd
4x400m relay - 3rd
Dayne Herron - 3rd Shot Put
Jacob Olson - 2nd High Jump
Allen Hills - 3rd Long Jump

Girls:
Jessica Hollins - 2nd 100 and 200m dash
Suzanne Kaltenbach - 2nd 400m dash
Marisa Sligh - 2nd 800m run
Emily Schroeder - 3rd 800m run
Alex Laiblin - 2nd 1600m run
Nalani Gabbert - 2nd 100m hurdles, 3rd 300m hurdles
Jackie DeJesus - 3rd 100m hurdles, 2nd 300m hurdles
4x100m relay - 2nd
4x200m relay - 2nd
4x400m relay - 2nd
Taylor Deconzo - 2nd Shot Put

The Wildcat depth allowed the boys to defeat Pilchuck 78-63, but they fell to Terrace 73-72.  The girls reversed the order, beating Terrace 84-62 but falling to Pilchuck 75-70.

The track teams have no events during Spring Break, then return to action at home on April 11th, hosting Getchell and Meadowdale.


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Baseball - week ending 2013-03-29

The Wildcats played 3 games against league-leading Marysville Pilchuck last week.  The first game, at home, was a close 4-2 loss, but on Wednesday, the Tommies rocked the 'Cats for 11 runs while holding OH to just 1.  Friday's was Oak Harbor 1, MP 8

While the varsity games were in progress, the JV squad was at the opposite location, and the lost all three matchups with MP, 7-1, 13-5 and 21-7.

Next week the boys host Getchell twice, on April 2nd and 5th (Tuesday and Friday) and travel to MG on Wednesday the 3rd.  The JV squad will play at the opposite locations.

Boys soccer - week ending 2013-03-29

The varsity boys team split their outings last week, nipping Ferndale 2-1 on the road and falling to undefeated Stanwood 1-0 at home.  The JV squad fell in both games, 1-3 to Ferndale and 2-4 to Stanwood.

Even with the loss, the boys varsity team in this early point in the season are sitting in 2nd place in the WESCO 3A North standings.

The teams plays right through spring break, going to Pilchuck on Monday the 1st, then host 3-0-1 Glacier Peak on Wednesday the 3rd.


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Girls Tennis - Week ending 2013-03-29

The JV and Varsity tennis girls were able to get a pair of matches in last week.  The Varsity squad was home against Stanwood on Monday at at Pilchuck on Thursday, while the JV squad played the same teams at the opposite location.

On Monday, the team found out why both Stanwood teams are undefeated this year.  Both the varsity and JV squads were swept 7-0.  The only varsity match that was not straight sets was 4th singles, where Faith Franssen won a close second set, 6-7(1) before falling in the 3rd.

Thursday at MP was a bit better for the varsity squad, but only Brittany Rigby at 4th singles and the 1st doubles team of Chelsea Admire and Jamie Estrella were able to pull out wins.  2nd doubles team Zena Husler and Alyssa Eden split their first two sets before falling in the 3rd 7-5.

After taking spring break off, the varsity girls host Mountlake Terrace on Tuesday, April 9th and the JV hosts Meadowdale on Thursday the 11th


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Softball - Week ending 2013-03-29

The softball Wildcats played 3 games this past week, two of them league games.

On Monday, the varsity girls lost a close 5-4 game to Arlington, while the JV team was defeated 16-6.

Wednesday the team kicked off league play, hosting the Getchell Chargers.  It was a wild one, but the 'Cats pulled out a 13-10 win.

Then on Friday, the girls made it 2-0 in league play and right now sit on the top of the WESCO 3A North standings by going to Everett and pulling out a 5-3 win.  Unfortunately, the JV team fell 12-0.

The girls play two league games next week.  They are at home against 2-4 Stanwood on Monday, travel to 4-4 Pilchuck on Tuesday.  Friday they travel to 3A South Mountlake Terrace (4-4) to end the week.

Boys and Girls Golf, week ending 2013-03-29

Tuesday afternoon the Wildcat boys golf team hosted Everett, Stanwood and both Marysville schools at the Whidbey Golf and Country Club.  It was a great day for golf, dry, with little wind, not too hot and not too cold.

In the end, Everett came away with team honors, carding a 415.  Next was Stanwood then Getchell.  OH came in 4th with 449, then Pilchuck with 457.  Raiden Poe and Jerin Applegate were the top Wildcats, each shooting an 86.  Mac Kerfoot was two strokes behind with an 88.  Hunter Adams shot a 94, Steven Timm 95 and Calab Knaack 96.

The boys have an away match on April 10th, the return home on April 11st against Everett, GP, Getchell and Shorewood.

Photos from the boys match are posted HERE.

On Wednesday, the girls were at Cedarcrest Golf Course, taking on Glacier Peak and Marysville Pilchuck.

Glacier Peak won the team event, scoring 239 over 9 holes.  OH was second with 293 and Pilchuck 3rd with 349.  Junior Annie Leete earned medalist honors with a 41.  Next for the Wildcats was Cassidy Gurich with a 59, Katie Brockway with a 61, KC Winfield with a 63 and Freshman Rosie Mooki at 69.

The girls have 4 straight away matches before returning home for the season finale on May 2nd, hosting Glacier Peak and Mountlake Terrace.

Girls Tennis - week ending 2013-03-22

The OH girls tennis team was able to get a pair of matches in last week against Everett and Getchell.

Only one JV score is available - the match at home against Everett on the 22nd.

OH won the match 5-2, sweeping all the singles matches.

AnnaBelle Whitefoot won 6-1, 6-0, Jessica Ganswig won 6-2, 4-6, 10-7, Erina Horikawa won 6-3, 6-0 and Ajoney Smalls won 6-2, 6-3.

In doubles action, the 2nd doubles team of Irysh Concepcion and Patrice Woodworth won 6-1, 6-2.  Even though both 1st and 2nd doubles lost, both teams went to a 3rd set tiebreaker.

On Tuesday the varsity squad hosted the Maryvsille Getchell Chargers and won a close 4-3 match. 

At first doubles it was Chelsea Admire and Jamie Estrella winning 7-6, 6-1, at 2nd doubles Zena Husler and Alyssa Eden 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 and at 3rd doubles Brittany Rigby and Cat Amsler won 6-1, 6-3.

Faith Franssen was the lone singles winner, defeating her opponent 6-1, 6-2.

Thursday the varsity team was at Everett with a slightly reshuffled lineup.  As is becoming a trend, the doubles teams are sweeping their competition, so any singles win ensures the team victory.

On Friday, it was Admire and Estrella at 1st doubles winning 6-3, 7-6(3) and Husler and Eden at 2nd doubles winning 6-3, 6-4, but it was McKinley Kellogg and Dallas Breilein winning 6-2, 6-4 at 3rd doubles.

A 6-3, 6-0 win by Brittany Rigby at 4th singles gave OH their second 4-3 victory of the week.


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Baseball 2013-03-22 vs Mountlake Terrace

The OH baseball team made a statement Friday by whipping the visiting Terrace Hawks 10-2.

Wildcat pitcher Grant Schroeder pitched a complete game and did not walk a single opposing batter.

Anthony Stewart had the big hit of the day - a long drive into right field resulting in a stand-up triple.

A few photos from the game are posted HERE.


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Softball 2013-03-22 vs Ferndale

Making up an earlier postponed game, the Wildcat softball squad hosted the Ferndale Golden Eagles Friday, playing their first-ever game on the new field located next to the baseball field at OHHS.

After falling behind early, the Wildcat fought back to tie the game at 4 and forced extra innings.  in the top of the 8th the Ferndale bats came alive and they were able to push 3 runs across the plate, and in the bottom of the inning the 'Cats were able to score only one, falling to the visitors 7-5.

The JV team still plays over at the Hillcrest Elementary fields, there score is not available.

Boys soccer 2013-03-22 at Everett

Two in a row!

The Wildcat boys soccer team traveled to Everett Friday night and Gavin Stewart kicked the only goal of the night to give the Wildcats a 2-1 season record.

The JV score hasn't been reported.

Girls Golf 2013-03-21 at WGCC

On a cold and windy day the OH girls golf team turned in a strong performance at the Whidbey Golf and Country Club, hosting the Everett Seagulls and Getchell Chargers.

Oak Harbor totalled 268, Getchell 293 and Everett 372.

Annie Leete led the Wildcats, scoring a 41, followed by Bree Roderos with 50, KC Winfield and Cassidy Gurich both with 56 and Katie Brockway at 65.

Getchell's best score was 53 with a high of 65, and Everett's best was 61 with a high of 100.

The girls golfers go next week at Marysville, and won't be home again until May 2nd, hosting Glacier Peak and Mountlake Terrace.

Track 2013-03-21 at OHHS vs Edmonds and Monroe

Although it was cold and windy, there were a lot of great performances Thursday afternoon at Wildcat Memorial Stadium as the Oak Harbor track squad hosted the Monroe Bearcats and Edmonds-Woodway Warriors.

On the boys side, OH was able to claim victory in just 4 events.  Clayton Richardson won the 800 in 2:09.04 and John Rodeheffer won the 3200 in 10:16.45.  Kekai Tarrant won the Javelin in a personal best distance of 145-1 and the boys 4x400 relay team, consisting of Richardson, Noel Cheeseboro, Patrick Mayer and Ceasar Sebastian won their race in 3:54.34.

Nabbing 2nd for the boys were Rodeheffer in the 1600, Mayer in the 300 hurdles, Jeremy Foster in the shot put, Jackson Constant in discus and Ben Olson in the high jump.

For the girls, it was Ciera Wiser's day.  She won all three events she entered - High Jump (4-8), Triple Jump (31-1) and Javelin - setting a PR in the jav with a toss of 117-3.  Taylor Deconzo and Elizabeth Adkins won the shot put and discus to completed the OH sweep of the throwing events.  Taylor set a PR in shot with a throw of 31-0 and Elizabeth in discus with a 97-7.

Oak Harbor also won 3 events on the track.  Suzanne Kaltenbach won the 400 in 1:08.80, Christina Wicker poured on the gas in the second mile to take the 3200 in 11:39.35 and the girls 4x200m relay team (Mattie Miesle, Deja Bunch, Jessica Hollins and Sierra Seabolt).

Getting second places finishes were Jessica Hollins in the 100 and 200m dash, Wicker in the 800, Alex Laiblin in the 3200, Claire Anderson in the high jump and Natalie McVey in the pole vault.

Next week the team is on the road with a meet at Marysville-Pilchuck HS.

Photos are posted HERE.


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